cr: Diter Laskowski This past weekend I spent 10+ hours in a minivan with four small children. One of those children is only eighteen months old. On top of being squirmy, said child had started antibiotics for an ear infection only the day before. He can also scream very loud. As one must do with such an experience, I tried to find the positive. It was either that or breakdown and sob which wouldn't do anyone good. What I came to realize in the anxiety to and from my destination, was that I had been going about noveling all wrong. And trust me, it wasn't a negative thought. One thing I know about road trips is that if I want to get somewhere, I have to keep going. Stopping at Buc-ee's is really fun. It's great to stretch my legs and buy myself some beaver nuggets, but it's not going to get me anywhere. The longer I hang out at Buc-ee's, the later I'll show up. Writing is the same. Not for everyone, but for me it is. Social media is great. I actua...
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For December I most look forward to the rewrite of my NaNo project, because I quite enjoy rewriting and editing. Also, if I can start in on the next project, that'll be good too!
Good luck with hitting your word count!
Anyway, break a leg!
I did not do NaNo, but I'm looking forward to totally enjoy the Christmas season, and not running around like a chicken with its head cut off, trying to get ready. Oh, wait. I guess I would've had to prepare better if I wanted that to be the case...
I've just stumbled across this blog. Very cool. I'm a homemaker with little ones who is attempting to write as well. Sanity isn't even on the cards :)
I have used NaNo to finish manuscripts or make good headway on them. So far, two of my three unfinished novels are complete, and I'm almost halfway done with the third one. :D